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In the 1920s and ?30s a German company, named after its founder Wilhelm Maybach (designer of the first Mercedes), became known for producing very impressive, elegant and powerful automobiles. That tradition is returning in 2003 as DaimlerChrysler puts the Maybach name on an all-new ultra-luxury car. The Maybach will be available as either a 57 or 62?the number refers to the vehicle?s length in meters: 5.73 or 6.17, respectively (for comparison purposes, a Ford Excursion is 5.8 meters in length). Rear-seat passengers are treated to the ultimate in luxury?two individual seats recline and automatically extend leg and foot supports; they are heated and ventilated, and even provide a back massage. A TV tuner, DVD player, CD changer, a 600-watt universal Dolby surround sound system with 21 speakers, two wireless telephone handsets and a refrigerator are some of the amenities available to those privileged enough to ride in the rear seat. And while many Maybachs will most likely be driven by chauffeur, the driver benefits from a number of electronic safety devices. A twin-turbocharged V12 engine that produces 550 horsepower can push this 7,500-lb. vehicle to 60 mph in just over five seconds. Maybach pricing is expected to be around $350,000 when it goes on sale in America this fall.
In the 1920s and ?30s a German company, named after its founder Wilhelm Maybach (designer of the first Mercedes), became known for producing very impressive, elegant and powerful automobiles. That tradition is returning in 2003 as DaimlerChrysler puts the Maybach name on an all-new ultra-luxury car. The Maybach will be available as either a 57 or 62?the number refers to the vehicle?s length in meters: 5.73 or 6.17, respectively (for comparison purposes, a Ford Excursion is 5.8 meters in length). Rear-seat passengers are treated to the ultimate in luxury?two individual seats recline and automatically extend leg and foot supports; they are heated and ventilated, and even provide a back massage. A TV tuner, DVD player, CD changer, a 600-watt universal Dolby surround sound system with 21 speakers, two wireless telephone handsets and a refrigerator are some of the amenities available to those privileged enough to ride in the rear seat. And while many Maybachs will most likely be driven by chauffeur, the driver benefits from a number of electronic safety devices. A twin-turbocharged V12 engine that produces 550 horsepower can push this 7,500-lb. vehicle to 60 mph in just over five seconds. Maybach pricing is expected to be around $350,000 when it goes on sale in America this fall.
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